Research Plan

Which of the following is not part of developing the research plan?

• choosing a topic
• developing questions
• listing possible sources
• writing a conclusion

What are primary sources?

• magazines and  newspapers
• first person accounts of events
• encyclopedias
• sources that include visuals

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the one reason your research plan may change?

• You cannot find the sources that you need.
• You decide not to write focus questions.
• You decide to read an article in a magazine.
• You check out a book from the library.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Ideally, what type of resources should you use?

• Use only electronic sources.
• Use as few resources as possible.
• Use a variety of sources.
• Use only books and magazines.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which source would be most helpful for researching the geography of Asia?

• an atlas
• a newspaper
• a dictionary
• a magazine

Which best describes how encyclopedias should be used?

• as your only resource
• as a starting point in your research
• should be avoided if possible
• should be only used to check facts found online

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

For which research topic would a newspaper be most helpful?

• the culture of the Aztec
• the climate of East Africa
• the history of the automobile
• speeches made by the current president

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Why is it important to organize the information you collect?

• It organizes the paper you will write.
• It eliminates having to write the paper.
• It shows your teacher what you have done.
• It lets you see the books you have read.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which information should you choose to include in your report?

• everything you have collected
• only the most exciting information
• only the information from books you have read
• information that answers the research questions.

Which is the best tool to use as you move from your notes to your finished report?

• an encyclopedia
• a note card
• an outline
• an introductory paragraph